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NCAA Approves Coaches Challenge, Other Rule Changes for Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 11

By Greg Johnson - NCAA.org Media CenterThe NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved changes to help enhance the flow of the game in men's basketball for the 2025-26 season.Changes include a coach's challenge at any point in a game to review... Read More.

Kansas Inks Big 12 Coach of the Year Dan Fitzgerald to New 6-Year Deal

Tuesday, June 10

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – On the heels of one of the finest seasons in Kansas baseball history, including a program record 42 regular season wins, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced Tuesday that 2025 Big 12 Coach of the Year Read More.

Kansas Softball Coaches Release 2025 All-State Teams

Tuesday, June 10

The Kansas Softball Coaches Association released the 2025 edition of the High School Softball All-State teams. The teams are listed below by classification with area athletes highlighted in bold text.2-1A First Team:Pitcher: Lily Pullen - So. - Oskaloosa Pitcher: Dani Lee - Sr. -... Read More.

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino Named AL Player of the Week

Tuesday, June 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals' first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was honored by Major League Baseball as the American League Player of the Week after his efforts in the series' against St. Louis and the Chicago White Sox.Pasquantino hit 13-26 (.500) combined in the... Read More.

Creed Humphrey Ranked as the Best Center in the NFL by PFF

Tuesday, June 10

By Matt McMullen - Chiefs Senior ReporterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The role of center is often an under-the-radar job in the NFL, but thanks to the folks at Pro Football Focus, Creed Humphrey is once again getting the credit that he deserves.Humphrey... Read More.

K-State Baseball’s Evasco Earns Freshman All-America Accolades

Tuesday, June 10

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State's AJ Evasco added to his historic rookie season, as he was named a 2025 Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced Monday.The NCBWA recognized 34 standout freshmen across the... Read More.

KCAC Commissioner Breidenthal Resigns

Tuesday, June 10

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced Monday that Ted Breidenthal will conclude his time as commissioner of the conference on August 22, 2025, after submitting his resignation last week. Breidenthal joined the KCAC as commissioner in September... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Ad Astra Radio Night & Cancer Awareness Night June 14

Monday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team out of the Jayhawk Collegiate League will host two special events at Hobart-Detter Field Saturday, June 14, holding Ad Astra Radio Night and Cancer Awareness Night.The Monarchs will host the Great Bend Bat Cats that evening at... Read More.

Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas.Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Start Season Strong at 4-2 in Opening Week

Friday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Jayhawk Collegiate League baseball team the Great Bend Bat Cats started off their 2025 summer season strong. After six games, they are 4-2 overall and 4-0 against Jayhawk Collegiate League opponents.The Bat Cats started their season with two games against... Read More.

Royals Rookie Jac Caglianone Gets First Career Hit & RBI

Friday, June 6

By Joe Harris - The Associated PressST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone got a pair of firsts out of the way with one swing of the bat Thursday.Caglianone ripped Miles Mikolas’ curveball into the right-field corner for... Read More.

Dustin Colquitt Retires a Member of the Chiefs

Thursday, June 5

By Matt McMullen - Senior Team Reporter of the Kansas City ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - Dozens of players have left their mark on the Kansas City Chiefs over the years, whether that be through unforgettable moments or team records, but only one... Read More.